From the Newsletter | The Bnei Brak Bachur who became the Tinder Swindler
His profile picture seems intriguing, so you swipe right.
From the Newsletter | A Jewish State, but What Kind?
Are Jews a people, a race, an ethnic group, a nation, a state?
From the Newsletter | The State of Holocaust Education in America
Shortly before Elie Wiesel, one of Moment’s two cofounders, died in 2016, I had an appointment to visit him in New York.
From the Newsletter | Remembering Suzanne Singer and Her Work
Moment Magazine mourns the death of former Moment executive editor Suzanne Singer, who died January 1, age 86, in her apartment in Baka, Jerusalem.
Reflections on January 6, One Year Later
Throughout the Trump presidency, the summer of Black Lives Matter protests and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when asked about the alarming degree of polarization and anger in politics, I would always offer by way of comparison a time when I thought things had been worse: 1968.
From the Newsletter | The Politics of Paranoia, Then and Now
It’s always tempting to think that things have never been this crazy.
From the Newsletter | New Fiction From Moment: ‘Polonaise’
Moment’s most recent short fiction story, “Polonaise,” revolves around a young Hungarian emigre and an American pianist who are brought together by the music of Chopin.
From the Newsletter | The Summer of 1942
Sometimes the best way to get a clear view of what’s happening in the present is to glance backward at the past.
From the Newsletter | Don’t Miss These 2021 Books on Art and Artists
Looking for some books about art and artists for gift giving or leisure reading this holiday season?
From the Newsletter | Highlights From Moment’s 2021 Gala
Last week Moment celebrated 46 years of independent journalism, culture and community at its virtual gala. The evening was filled with powerful speeches, surprise guest appearances and special musical performances. It was also a reminder of the importance of a robust democracy and free press.